THE MORNING DAWNED clear and sunny for a change. It was March in Scotland so it was hardly warm, but there was a beautiful sunrise over the green lushness of the Khan's property that belied the season. Cat figured that was to be expected from the home of a family of earth mages. She found herself hopeful and excited that Vanessa and Mai would be arriving soon, although her excitement was tempered by the knowledge that the arrival of the other girls meant that events were being set into motion toward another confrontation with evil.
Zahara sat and watched Cat as she paced back and forth. "Don't worry. I have complete faith that Vanessa and Mai will get here safely."
"I know. I mean, I believe you, it's just..."
Cat stopped pacing and looked anxiously at her watch, which had stopped worki
